Seven Letters Concerning The Politics Of Switzerland

""Seven Letters Concerning The Politics Of Switzerland: Pending The Outbreak Of The Civil War In 1847"" is a book written by George Grote and published in 1876. The book is a collection of seven letters written by Grote, a British historian and politician, concerning the political situation in Switzerland in the years leading up to the outbreak of the Swiss Civil War in 1847. In these letters, Grote discusses the complex political landscape of Switzerland, which was a confederation of states with varying degrees of autonomy. He examines the tensions between the conservative and liberal factions within the Swiss government and society, as well as the role played by neighboring countries such as France and Austria in Swiss politics. Grote also provides insight into the events that led up to the outbreak of the Swiss Civil War in 1847, including the Sonderbund War, which pitted the conservative Catholic cantons against the liberal Protestant cantons. He analyzes the causes and consequences of the conflict, including its impact on Swiss political and social structures.Overall, ""Seven Letters Concerning The Politics Of Switzerland"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a pivotal period in Swiss history and provides a nuanced analysis of the political and social factors that contributed to the outbreak of civil war.With The Addition Of An Unpublished Letter Written By The Author To Alexis De Tocqueville Shortly After The Termination Of The War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.